Nonfiction Writing

Inspiration for Your Journaling

June 29, 2026

Most writers have journaled at some point. Perhaps your practice has been pushed aside by life’s everyday demands, a main writing project, and/or a day job. Recently, I researched journaling books while…

Are You Dying to Know?

February 4, 2026

by Trish and Tracy Accuracy in death scenes is something many writers struggle with, given a lack of exposure to the topic, and if your research consists of reruns of…

Making the Leap from Fiction to Nonfiction by Heidi Hunter

September 1, 2025

by Heidi Hunter A year ago, I was knee-deep in short stories about haunted houses and twisty mysteries. After retiring from an insurance career, where I worked in economic sanctions…

Writing Alone, Writing Together

November 1, 2024

by Vicki Berger Erwin Not only do I have a co-author for the nonfiction I write, it’s my husband. We’ve been married a long time, we’ve written several successful books…

Close to the Truth

June 30, 2019

by Barbara Florio Graham I remember a Monty Python documentary called Almost the Truth. Comedian Stephen Colbert coined the term truthiness to describe beliefs that have little foundation in evidence…

Thinking About Becoming a Freelancer? Here are Three Tips

May 31, 2017

by Sabrina Ricci, Digital Pubbing Being a freelancer is great. You get to set your own hours, choose what to work on, and help people directly. It’s also a lot…

Mixing History, Fantasy, the Outdoors, and Kids an interview with Jeff Alt

September 6, 2016

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. The best way to develop adults who care about the environment is to teach kids what nature can provide.…

Interview with Travel Writer Mary Bartnikowski

June 1, 2016

by Sandra Murphy Mary Bartnikowski used to photograph weddings and events. When her son graduated from school and decided to travel, she wondered, “Why does he get to go and…

Food, Gardens and Kvass

November 1, 2015

by Celeste Longacre Food is a basic necessity of life. I was lucky to have read Adelle Davis’s Let’s Eat Right to Keep Fit just before entering adulthood. Her premise…

The Super-Quick Guide to Breaking into Magazine Writing

August 31, 2015

by Linda Formichelli You want to write for your favorite magazine...but you don't know how to start, so your writing dreams go unfulfilled. Or maybe you've written for a few…

Going Ashore

August 1, 2015

by Roger Marshall I design boats for a living and originally worked as an independent designer. When I moved from my native England to America to work for a large…

A Good Index Turns a Book into a Library

February 23, 2015

By Matt Weilert A well-constructed index is what transforms a book into an entire library, a gateway to learning. Those who think they are "published" when they have but jotted…

The Romance and the Reality: Food Writing for Fun and for Profit

December 23, 2014

by Pat Eby Here’s the romance. Sometimes my job is fun. For a recent story I sampled craft cocktails on an early fall evening in a Victorian-era park with the…

Is Keeping a Journal Old-Fashioned?

December 22, 2014

by Barbara Florio-Graham I think that what my generation called “journaling” has now become blogging. The problem is, blogs are public, and unless you blog on your own website, you…

Journaling for Research

December 22, 2014

by Nancy Cohen Your experiences and travels provide fodder for future works and should be recorded. When I wrote travel journals years ago, little did I realize that I’d be…

Three Basic Tips for Eager Travel Writers

April 5, 2014

by Mary Anne Benedetto Travel. New destinations. Exotic locations. Different cultures. Making memories. Why do we love to travel? Is it the excitement we feel in anticipation of choosing vacation…

Be Funny, Not Mean

February 5, 2014

by Sandra Murphy There’s a fine line between humor and hurt. Alexandra Powe Alred says she’s crossed it a couple of times. Now her rule is to let the people…

Capturing Pet Tales

January 5, 2014

by Mary Anne Benedetto “My dog doesn’t have a story,” my friend announced. Carol looked at me as though she had taken a huge bite from the center of a…

How to Find Work That Satisfies Your Passion

January 23, 2012

by Patricia Fry Lydia wrote, “My dream is to quit my job and become a full-time writer. Can you tell me how to get started?” Jon asked, “What does it…

Where, Oh Where, Are All the Good Article Ideas?

January 23, 2012

By Patricia Fry Having contributed hundreds of articles to numerous magazines, I’m often asked, “Where do you get your article ideas?” I say, “Look everywhere.” Here’s a guide to get…

The Anatomy of an Article

January 23, 2012

by Patricia Fry Many eager writers develop their first few articles based mainly on what they want to say. They have a story to tell, a point to make or…

How to Write a Promotional Article

January 23, 2012

By Patricia Fry Are you seeking publicity for your book, your business or a favorite cause? Advertise your project or company for free through magazine articles. Yes, FREE. In fact,…

Writing the Feature Article

January 23, 2012

By Wendy Dager While straight news is as essential as your morning coffee, the feature article is there to shed light on a serious issue that needs attention. A feature…

Using Substack Strategically as an Author

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Inspiration for Your Journaling

Are You Dying to Know?

Making the Leap from Fiction to Nonfiction by Heidi Hunter

Writing Alone, Writing Together

Close to the Truth

Thinking About Becoming a Freelancer? Here are Three Tips

Mixing History, Fantasy, the Outdoors, and Kids an interview with Jeff Alt

Interview with Travel Writer Mary Bartnikowski

Food, Gardens and Kvass

The Super-Quick Guide to Breaking into Magazine Writing

Going Ashore

A Good Index Turns a Book into a Library

The Romance and the Reality: Food Writing for Fun and for Profit

Is Keeping a Journal Old-Fashioned?

Journaling for Research

Three Basic Tips for Eager Travel Writers

Be Funny, Not Mean

Capturing Pet Tales

How to Find Work That Satisfies Your Passion

Where, Oh Where, Are All the Good Article Ideas?

The Anatomy of an Article

How to Write a Promotional Article

Writing the Feature Article

How to Write for the Regionals

The Seven Vital Elements of a Successful Nonfiction Book Proposal

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